Are Starbucks refreshers safe for pregnancy?

One of the Starbucks drinks that pretty much anyone can have is the Starbucks refresher, but are Starbucks refreshers safe for pregnancy? Read on to find out.

Yes. Starbucks refreshers are safe to enjoy while pregnant. When I was expecting my first child, the thought of everything I consumed affecting my unborn child made me paranoid. The unsolicited advice from family, friends, and strangers online on what foods are safe and unsafe made my paranoia even worse. One of my favorite drinks that I stopped having was the Starbucks refreshers.

However, after extensive research and consulting with my doctor, I discovered that I could still enjoy Starbucks refreshers. If you’re pregnant and paranoid like I was and wondering if it’s safe to have Starbucks refreshers while expecting, this post is for you. Here you’ll learn everything about Starbucks refreshers, including their ingredients and caffeine content so keep reading to learn more.

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What is in Starbucks refreshers?

The ingredients in Starbucks refreshers vary slightly depending on the specific refresher. Typically, a Starbucks refresher is prepared with a refresher base, real fruit pieces, and sometimes plant-based milk, mostly coconut milk, and served over ice. Below is a list of all Starbucks refreshers and their ingredients;

Dragon Drink Starbucks Refresher – Mango dragon fruit refresher base, ice, freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces, and coconut milk.

Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher – Mango dragon fruit refresher base, freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces, and ice.

Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade Refresher – Mango dragon fruit refresher base, lemonade, ice, and freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces.

Paradise Drink Refresher – Pineapple passionfruit refresher base, freeze-dried pineapple, coconut milk, and ice.

Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher – Strawberry Acai refresher base, freeze-dried strawberries, lemonade, and ice.

Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher – Pineapple passionfruit refresher base, ice, and freeze-dried pineapple pieces.

Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade Refresher – Pineapple Passionfruit refresher base, freeze-dried pineapple pieces, lemonade, and ice.

Pink Drink Refresher – Strawberry Acai refresher base, freeze-dried strawberries, coconut milk, and ice.

Strawberry Acai Refresher – Strawberry Acai refresher base, ice, and freeze-dried strawberries.

How much caffeine do Starbucks refreshers have?

Starbucks refreshers have 35mg of caffeine in the tall size (12fl oz.), 45mg in the Grande size (16fl oz.), 70mg in the Venti size (24fl oz.), and 90mg in the Trenta size (30fl oz.). All Starbucks refreshers have the same amount of caffeine. The larger the refresher you order, the more caffeine you consume.

Where does caffeine in Starbucks refreshers come from?

Starbucks refreshers get their caffeine from the refresher base used to prepare the drinks. The Starbucks refresher base has natural green coffee extract, which contains caffeine. However, the caffeine amount from this refresher base isn’t as high as the caffeine amount in Starbucks regular and blonde coffees.

Other ingredients in the Starbucks refresher base include; sugars, water, citric acid, natural flavors, and rebaudioside –A.

FAQ SECTION

Are Starbucks refreshers good?

Starbucks refreshers are good. They are delicious, fruity, refreshing, and sweet. However, since taste is subjective, it is wise to try them out and find out which flavor you like the best.

Is caffeine okay during pregnancy?

Small amounts of caffeine are okay during pregnancy. Expectant mothers are advised to limit their daily caffeine intake to 200mg. Provided that you’re below this limit, it is okay to have caffeine while pregnant.

Are there caffeine-free refreshers at Starbucks?

No. All refreshers at Starbucks are caffeinated since they all use a refresher base containing a natural green coffee extract with caffeine. Because the refresher base is the key ingredient to preparing a Starbucks refresher, it is possible to customize your refresher to be caffeine-free.